Riad Kafila

Rue Yamen 4 Bis, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>725</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.0
Scored 9
Superb
Rated superb
725 reviews
a dining room with a view of the beach at Riad Kafila in Essaouira
a bedroom with a bed and a large window at Riad Kafila in Essaouira
a group of people sitting on a balcony looking at the ocean at Riad Kafila in Essaouira
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Riad Kafila

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Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Riad Kafila offers accommodation with sea views in Essaouira. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. A terrace and patio are featured. The rooms include a private bathroom. Bike hire and car hire are available at this guest house and the area is popular for surfing. Sidi Kaouki is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador Airport, 15 km from Riad Kafila.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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1 large double bed
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1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jaya
    France France
    “The room was beautiful sea view, the location was perfect a few steps from the city walls and close to the port and all the shops and restaurants in the Medina. The staff were absolutely lovely and the breakfast spread was also amazing!”
  • Szymon
    Poland Poland
    “Excelent localization - just in down town but entirely serene by the seaside. Rooms are light and have some spectacular views to the ocean. Breakfast is served on the top roof with great panorama view and excellent interior design, light, soft and...”
  • Serena
    Italy Italy
    “Super riad, very clean, good rooftop, staff super. Hamza printed for us some documents and left the breakfast in a box in the fridge to bring it at airport very early”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Abdelhaq Omari

Company review score: 9.6Based on 721 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Omar Hittouri (originally from a small town Meski near Errachidia) and Abdelhaq Omari (born in Erfoud) opened in November 2015 Riad Kafila in Essaouira. Upon arrival to Riad Kafila, they will welcome you in the courtyard, where you can enjoy a traditional mint tea as you check in. They are always at your service to answer your questions or provide you information about Essaouira, tours, daytrips or any other requests you may have.

Property information

Your Essaouira experience starts at Riad Kafila, a traditional Moroccan home, which borders the sea wall and overlooks the rocky beachscape of the northwest corner of this fortress city. Riad Kafila meaning “house of the caravan” has taken its inspiration from Essaouira itself. Once referred to as “the port of Timbuktu,” caravans from all over Africa came here to trade. The riad is a crossroads of cultures where travelers can rest, meet, and exchange stories. The riad is comprised of three floors and a stunning rooftop terrace with views up and down Essaouira’s scenic coast. The Riad is an oasis of calm only a few minutes from the many restaurants, souks, cafes and shops in the medina, and only three minutes walking from both the harbor and the kilometers of endless sandy beach. Whatever kind of holiday you like, our team will make your stay as relaxing, comfortable, and special as possible. We look forward to welcome you in Riad Kafila!

Neighbourhood information

The riad is an oasis of calm only a few minutes from the many restaurants, souks, cafes and shops in the medina, and only three minutes walking from both the harbor and the kilometers of endless sandy beach.

Languages spoken

Arabic,English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Riad Kafila
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 3 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Hammam
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Riad Kafila takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Riad Kafila accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Riad Kafila in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Riad Kafila

  • The prices at Riad Kafila may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Riad Kafila is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 850 yards from Riad Kafila. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Riad Kafila is 350 yards from the centre of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Riad Kafila include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Twin

  • Riad Kafila has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Riad Kafila offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Body treatments
    • Live music/performance
    • Facial treatments
    • Walking tours
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Body wrap
    • Bicycle rental
    • Manicure
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Body scrub
    • Movie nights
    • Beauty Services
    • Bike tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Cooking class
    • Waxing services
    • Pedicure